Locals can attend these events in Austin happening in late May and June. Activities include a Moonlight Margarita Run, Blues on the Green and Texas’ largest ball.

This list is not comprehensive. All events are subject to change. 

Yellow Bike’s 29th birthday party
Yellow Bike will celebrate its 29th anniversary with live performances from Money Chicha, Bamako Airlines and DJ Katastrophik. 

• May 30, 6 p.m.
• $10 (tickets)
• 3409 E. Fifth St., Austin

• June 4, 8 p.m. (race starts)
• $65 (race entry)
• 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin

City Council is seeking a wide-ranging review of Austin's contracts and grants due to reported problems with oversight of that spending, which totals billions of dollars per year.

The details: A resolution from Mayor Kirk Watson passed May 21 calls for a comprehensive review of Austin's procurement and grant management with the aim of improving "oversight, transparency, accountability, consistency." The project could bring several changes to city procurement rules. Additionally, Watson proposed the creation of a public procurement dashboard to track how city contracts are performing.

A recent internal audit detailed issues with Austin's use of consultants, which now cost the city more than $100 million annually. With findings of lacking oversight and justification for those expenses, the May resolution asks to analyze the "use and purpose" of third-party consultants across all city departments.

Mad Hippie’s first storefront is set to open in Austin on May 28, bringing a range of skincare products from its digital platform straight to customers, according to a news release.

What they offer: The skincare brand sells a range of products including the Antioxidant Facial Oil, Vitamin C Serum, Luminizing Facial SPF and a range of creams and cleansers. 

In addition to Mad Hippie products, the store will also stock a selection of products from local and small businesses, including ceramics, silk loungewear, Moroccan slippers and textiles. 

The 3,600-square-foot space will be rooted in nature, with a 300-year-old live oak tree, lounge areas, a vinyl turntable and tea service. The store will also have a facial bar for customers to test products and estheticians and staff to offer help with applications. 

One more thing: The new location will also host community events such as skincare workshops, panels, outdoor yoga, flower markets and more. 

• 700 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin

Check out the latest transportation project updates across the Austin metro. 

Upcoming projects
MoPac South expansion
Project: The project features a number of express lanes along the 8.7-mile stretch from Cesar Chavez Street to Slaughter Lane in Austin, alongside shared-use paths and pedestrian crossings, according to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority.
Update: Public comment on the proposed project closed May 3. West Lake Hills and Rollingwood officials issued a conditional letter of support for the project in April.

• Timeline: TBD
• Cost: $825 million
• Funding source: TBD

• Timeline: 2025-27
• Cost: $7 million
• Funding source: city of Leander certificates of obligation bonds